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A FUN read.
Cyrus Haven's family was murdered and only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer. Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood. As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted. The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with a gift for knowing when people are lying. Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them - and he and Evie know how the past can come back to haunt you
This author is very talented. Again it's a very twisty tale.
Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Books UK Sphere for giving me an advance copy.

The writing in this book is engaging and easy to follow with a nice flow, the story was gripping and the characters were well developed but at times I hated them - although I think that was the point. Twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing. An overall enjoyable read.

This is the third book in the Cyrus Haven series by author Michael Robotham. I have read the previous two novels in the series and in my opinion this helps get straight into the novel and understand what is going on. It can be read as a standalone but may have readers wondering what is going on at times.

Cyrus Haven is a forensic psychologist with a dark history. His family were brutally murdered by his brother Elias twenty years ago but somehow he survived. Elias is now about to be release back into society and Cyrus must decide whether he can forgive his brother and welcome back to the family home.

Meanwhile Cyrus is summoned to a crime scene where a man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. This crime is swiftly followed by another one when a second woman is abducted. But this time there is a witness, Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager who Cyrus is fully aware of who has a gift for knowing when people are lying. Evie lodges with Cyrus, taken in by him in an effort to help her when she was having one of her many troubled periods. Evie is trying to please Cyrus and decides to get a job working at a local Nottingham bar to earn her keep. It is while she is working at the bar that the second woman goes missing, the woman works as a nursed and has links to Maya Kirk, the other missing woman.

I really enjoyed this read, great characters, plenty of back stories and exciting plot. I like the love, hate relationship that the two main characters have and feel this really adds to the enjoyment of the story. My one little gripe is that in my opinion not enough is made of Evie’s gift and feel this could be more prominent in the storylines.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

I did enjoy this book and liked that the story was told through the two main characters Cyrus and Evie. I liked Cyrus, although I thought he was naive in some ways regarding Evie, and I didn’t like Evie’s character at all. She has a good and interesting background history and I liked her character more in previous books, just not in this one. The book began really well and I was drawn in straightaway. Cyrus is asked to help in a police investigation when a man is found murdered and his daughter is missing. When another woman goes missing and Evie was the last person to see her the story really begins to gain pace. I loved the separate story threads, particularly the ones featuring Elias and Mitchell. They really added depth to the story in my opinion. I think this is a very well written book, it has a good plot line and flowed well. I hadn’t a clue who the murderer was, or why and enjoyed finding out. I liked the twists in the plot and the last quarter of the book was a thrilling read which raced to a very unexpected ending. Overall, a good read which I enjoyed - it didn’t wow me though - and I would recommend this if you’re a fan of crime procedurals with a forensic psychologist’s viewpoint. I’d also suggest you read the series in correct order to have a better understanding of the two main characters and their pasts.

Cyrus and Evie are one of my favourite duo's, so I was thrilled to get my hands on an ARC of Lying Beside You, the 3rd book in the series. You can read this as a standalone, but I do think you'll miss a lot of the back story which is critical in understanding the dynamic between Cyrus and Evie. That being said, I felt like this book actually had the least amount of focus on Evie's past and her relationship with Cyrus, so you probably wouldn't know what you missed if you skip the first 2 books and it wouldn't have to bother you.

A man has been murdered and his daughter is now missing...Cyrus needs to determine if she's a suspect or a victim. He also needs to deal with the reality of his brother being released from a mental facility after 20yrs, for murdering their parents and sisters.

The plot for Lying Beside You was pretty well thought out. Michael writes page turners, so it's no surprise that I went to bed at 11pm and then promptly woke at 3am, so I could finish this book. I needed to have this mystery solved. It was action packed, fast paced, and I do enjoy the characters.

I couldn't figure out whodunnit, even thought Michael actually gives the readers a connection to the case pretty early on, but the main characters are not privy to this connection....so it was quite exciting reading and wondering when Cyrus would find out what we know and then obviously solve the crime for us.

Entertaining read, fantastic writing, great plot....I just wanted more of Evie to be utilised vs her involvement being incidental....so that's the only reason I'm docking 1 star.

I couldn't get enough of Good Girl, Bad Girl and When She Was Good.
So when I seen Michael Robotham new up coming release Lying Beside You I have to try and get it.

Cyrus Is Back!
This was a mind-blowing, heart throbbed, intense story. The plot was tight with fascinating characters. This to me was a fast paced novel.
Very clever storytelling as you start to learn more and more of the truth.
And edge of your seat thriller.
Robotham takes the reader with them on one hell of a ride.
Exhilarating and interesting beyond measure.
I could put my Kindle down. I didnt want to.

If you enjoyed the first two in this series, this is one you don't want to miss out on.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Little, Brown Book & Sphere,
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this eARC.

Thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Psychologist Cyrus is working with the police investigating the disappearance of a woman and the murder of her father. Meanwhile, he has Evie, a 21 year old girl with a difficult past, who can detect when people are lying living with him. On top of that, his older brother Elias, who has been in a psychiatric hospital for 20 years, after killing their parents and 2 sisters, is possibly going to be released.

This was another good one in this series. I like Cyrus and Evie. They both are flawed and have a lot of baggage which makes for an interesting backstory. I thought the mystery was also interesting. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and I look forward to continuing with this series.

Lying Beside You is the third installment in the series featuring Dr Cyrus Haven and Evie Ward. When I heard there was due to be another book released, I was excited to see what direction this one would take. The second book wrapped up a lot of questions from the first about Evie’s backstory (and is still my favorite entry in the series). This one is set a few years after and follows Cyrus and Evie as they become wrapped up in another mystery. I loved both Evie and Cyrus, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Both are believable, realistic and likeable characters. The authors portrayal of PTSD and trauma I felt were very realistic and evoked empathy and compassion for the characters. The mystery was convoluted (in a good way), enticing and keeps you interested. I pretty much read this entire book (as well as re-read the previous two again as I wanted to go into this one with my memory fresh) over the course of a weekend. What can I say, except that I’m hooked. Please write more. I’d even like to know more about Elias, who is a character who is growing on me. A well written, thrilling and suspense filled story. There is a reason Michael Robotham is considered a master of his craft. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Michael Robotham is one of my favourite 'must read asap' authors, I've loved his standalones and the Joe O'Loughlin series. I couldn't wait to read this, the third in the Dr Cyrus Haven series...

...But not for the obvious reasons, I haven't quite gelled with this series so far and read every new book in the hope I will fall in love.

Told from the perspectives of psychologist Dr Cyrus Haven, and Evie, the mysterious survivor with a protected identity the characterisation is deep and brilliant. The dialogue between them sparkles, and even their introspective dark moments grab you and don't let go.

I felt the first two books were filling in the blanks with these mysterious characters, honestly I've never read a series that has put so much time and effort into building characters.

This level of detail inevitably slows down the plot, and while I love the character writing, I wish for a just a little more pace in the story.

This is definitely my favourite of the three books so far, there are plenty of moments of brilliance. I'm still not in love with this series, but will eagerly await book four.


Thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK

I often wondered why Michael Robotham finished the Joe O’Laughlin series and then started another one with a similar character, both psychologists with a flawed family life and wry sense of humour.
Having said that I have enjoyed the Cyrus Haven books, this being the third in the series, as I have enjoyed all the authors books. His writing is that good.
It would be beneficial to read the first two books in order, to get an idea of Cyrus and Evie and what brought them together.
There are several stories running through this book, foremost two women are missing and a man is dead. The only witness to the 2nd missing woman, who was abducted, is Evie, the troubled girl with the gift of being able to tell if you are lying. Both of the missing women have secrets that Cyrus must unravel so he can find them.
Elias, Cyrus’s older brother is being released from the psychiatric unit that has been his home for the past 20 years. He killed their parents and twin sisters, and now will be living with Cyrus. Evie doesn’t like Elias and doesn’t feel comfortable when he is around.
As things start to heat up in the investigation, each of them will have a part to play in finding the missing women.
It’s a satisfying read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it

#LyingBesideYou #NetGalley

Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's family was murdered and only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer.

Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood.

As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted. The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with a gift for knowing when people are lying.

Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them - and he and Evie know how the past can come back to haunt you . . .

‘Lying Beside You’ by Michael Robotham - who doesn’t love a book about psychopaths?! Two brothers, pitched in a battle against each other because one is good and one is very very bad. Excellent characters and a gripping plot that will keep you turning the pages looking for answers. Michael Robotham always does so well in his thrillers to keep the reader entertained and engrossed and this one is no different. Would highly recommend.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's family was murdered and only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer.
Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood. WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW WOW. Do not miss this book. It is sooo well written, completely gripping so make sure you set aside many hours so that you can greedily devour it in one swoop.

This the third in the Cyrus Haven/Evie Cormac books and having focussed mainly on Evie's story up until now this one deals more with Cyrus. There is a missing child at the heart of this book and the race against time to find her is portrayed by the fast pace of the story. It is exciting throughout and has a massive twist at the end. I love the dynamic between Cyrus and Evie. They both have a dry, caustic humour which can leave those around them baffled as to what their relationship is. Hopefully we will get to see more of them in the future.

Having read the two previous books in this series I was delighted to get an ARC of Lying Beside You and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. I love the way the author has a continuous story within a story and that over the 3 books each character is developing more

I thoroughly enjoyed this, as I have the entire series, and have no hesitation recommending it

With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED. Sensational!! This is the third novel in the series and while I didn't think it was possible, they just keep getting better.

We are back with Cyrus Haven, who lost all of his family when he was young, murdered by his brother and we get a glimpse into that fateful day. Now it's time for his brother to be released from the psych ward, but can he really function in society again and can Cyrus ever forgive him?

Meanwhile, Cyrus is helping the police with a murder case and again we have Evie, who also becomes involved in the case. She is trying to fit into society but inevitably, she up to her usual tricks and you can't help but cheer her on.

It's hard to explain the exact joy that this author's novels bring but if you have not started this series yet, you really need to. His signature writing and suspense had my fly through this one in a matter of hours. Brilliant!!

Such a brilliant book with wonderfully strong and captivating characters, Superb storyline too and totally gripped all the way through. Really didn't want it to end.

A Searing Rollercoaster..
A searing rollercoaster ride in the third of the Cyrus Haven novels. Elias is due to be released from the secure psychiatric unit but can Cyrus ever forgive the man who ruined his childhood? Can he forget? Whilst preparing himself for the forthcoming onslaught, Cyrus is called to a tragic crime scene. With a pacy, often breathless narrative, pitch perfect characterisation and a non stop storyline this is a worthy addition to this superlative series. This can be read as a standalone although the backstory is well worth your time. Compulsive, immersive reading.

After having read the first two previous books in the series I was so thrilled to be given the arc of this one and omg I loved every single thing about it.
What I love about the series is that the continuing back story of Evie and Cyrus is just as interesting as the case that is under investigation and that for me is what makes the books so special and I felt that we got to know them both even better.
Told by Evie and Cyrus in alternating chapters I was glued to the kindle as the case became increasingly compulsive and the race to find the killer more intense. The added interest was also that of the release of Cyrus’s brother Elias as he is being allowed home visits from the psychiatric hospital where he has been for many years and of course this brings with it many problems.
I loved this book I could go on and on about just how brilliant it is I can’t fault anything about it and so many many thanks to Michael Robotham for a truly wonderful read and please hurry up and write the next I miss all the characters already!
So a 5 star book to savour and if you haven’t read the first two please do yourselves a favour and don’t miss those either they are all amazing.
My thanks also to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere for giving me the chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The third in the Cyrus Haven series and I thought easily the best so far. While there is still a lot about the continuing characters of Evie and Cyrus himself, this book focuses much on the story around Cyrus’s older brother who has been in a secure psychiatric prison for almost 20 years for the brutal murder of his family and has started the process of being released for short periods of time into society. There is also the mystery surrounding the attacks and disappearance of 3 women. There is more about Evie herself too who I find one of the most intriguing continuing characters in all the crime novels I have read. Excellent read.

Cyrus Haven #3
4+ stars

I have eagerly awaited the return to the town of my birth (Nottingham) and the two fantastic characters in Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac. The novel starts powerfully as Cyrus reflects on his brother Elias' killing of their family as Rampton Secure Hospital reviews the possibility of his release. Evie is trying to make Cyrus happy by pretending to do something with her life via exams and a part time job. I just love her dark, dry humour (her views on Othello are laugh out loud and probably bang on the money!) and her interactions with Cyrus. Intertwined with the Elias story is a case Cyrus is called to by DSU Lenny Pavel, following the gruesome murder of 67 year old Rohan Kirk and his missing daughter Maya.

Whilst this may not be as heart in the mouth dramatic as Book One and Two, it's none the less riveting reading and perfectly paced. I feel as if the Elias backstory does need addressing as it has hung over the other two books and this is an absolutely fascinating and enlightening part of the story. The relationship between Evie and Cyrus is complex, the dialogue between them is so good and each understands the other probably better than any other human being. It's so intriguing pondering if and how Elias will alter dynamics between them.

The case of missing Maya is also one that goes through multiple layers and has several twists and turns as the plot heads down blind alleys, then raises your suspicion antenna which twitches in several directions but as ever the author has surprises in store. At times it's quite emotional, you feel a gut punch at the unfairness and injustice that is delivered. The pace builds and the last part is a hold your breath, tension fuelled, suspenseful and dramatic confrontation. The setting for this is brilliant as it perfectly fits and matches what unfolds and adds to the intensity. It is riveting reading.

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I can't wait for Number 4 and to find out what's next for this incredible pair.

PS. Although this can be read as a standalone, I would advise reading 1 and 2 for a fuller experience.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Little Brown Book Group for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

The next instalment with Cyrus Haven, a forensic psychologist and Evie McCormack, his lodger with a troubled past. It was be beneficial to have read the first two books to understand the past of these two characters and the bond they have. Cyrus is brought into to help when Maya goes missing for her home where her father is found murdered. Then Mayas body turns up and now the plot thickens when there is a deeper meaning behind this attack and a similar one from 6 years earlier. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with the thought of his schizophrenic brother, who murdered their parents and twins sisters, being realised from the psychiatric hospital when he has been held for the last 20 years.
Another masterpiece from Michael Robotham, already looking forward to the next instalment!

I absolutely loved this! I adore Michael Robotham’s writing and these characters are becoming new firm favourites. His writing flows flawlessly and the snappy chapters with the duel perspectives work perfectly. I cannot wait to see what happens next as I feel what happened in this could lead perfectly into the next book!

As a Michael Robotham fan I looked forward to this novel, the latest installment in the Cyrus Haven series and it did not disappoint. Cyrus is facing the fact that his brother is being released from the institution he has been in for the last 20 years after killing all of their family and will be coming to stay with him. His ward Evie has found a job at a bar and a patron goes missing after leaving it and he has hired a handyman that proclaims his innocence of the crime he was incarcerated for, and is having trouble re-emerging into society. All of these separate activities combine to create an exciting, twisting story and has left plenty of scope for future books. Recommended.

I'm always a little fearful when reading the sequel to not one but two brilliant books, worried that the characters and writing standards may not live up to the earlier books. I needn't have worried, Michael Robotham has kept true to Cyrus and Evie and delivered another cracking story covering the abduction and murder of a young woman. The police believe they have the killer, but Cyrus with help from Evie has spotted a link the detective in charge refused to see. Following his instincts could lose him his job working with the force, as well as put lives at risk.

This is the third book in the Cyrus haven series Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus haven who is a forensic psychologist must decide if he can forgive Elias for murdering their family due to schizophrenia twenty years ago but somehow Cyrus survived
Cyrus is also working with the police on a case when a man is murdered and his daughter maya is missing when another woman goes missing and Evie was the last person to see her totally gripping read couldn’t put it down
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OMG if you live thrillers and puzzles this is the book for you. I haven't read any of Michael's books before but I certainly will be looking for more. With so much going on I had no idea who the suspect was or why. I did start to put some pieces together. It made the book interesting to read and I was so invested in it.

Cyrus is a criminal psychologist who works for Nottingham police, he is called in when a man is murdered in his own home and his daughter is missing. She later turns up dead and a full investigation is put in place. Cyrus also has personal issues from his past that he has to deal with.

Evie is Cyrus's ward/lodger, she is 21 and still goes to school with a part time job in a bar. She is very damaged and was brought up in a children's home ( as I didn't realise this was a sequel book, I suppose you might read her story in a previous book). She has the ability to know when people are lying.

The story is told from these two characters points of view. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes murder mysteries.

The story premise was so interesting. The book gripped me from page 1. It straight away got to the point and got to the plot.

The next instalment in the Cyrus/Evie story didn’t disappoint. It really picked up in the second half, lots of twists and turns to keep the pages turning.

Caveat on this review. This is the first book I have read by this author and had no idea before or while I was reading it that it was part of a series. The fact that I enjoyed this in its own right and didn't feel as if I was missing out on anything or that there were excessive info dumps on what had happened in previous novels is a testament to the writing. (If anything I quite liked the fact that certain elements were left vague and the reader was left to fill in the gaps for certain characters' motivations/ behaviours/ experiences and felt it stood out from the occasional 'over-detail' of some novels. So, not knowing what books one and two might have covered I am taking this on its' own merits.
The book alternates between view points of Cyrus Haven - forensic psychologist and Evie Cormac, a young woman who lives with him ('ward/ lodger/ companion/ - the terms used are fluid, and I'm assuming how this came to be are gone into detail in earlier books - for me it was enough to know what was explained in this book to get the relationship).
While Cyrus' role and what he actually does for the police are somewhat played down in this story - in part because it centres around his brother being released from a mental institution and is therefore perhaps a little more personal than the previous stories), he does have access to anything and everything in the policing world and finds himself involved with murder and missing person cases which may be connected.
The storytelling is quick paced and moves along at a rapid speed. I read the book in twenty four hours, which is normally a pretty good sign and would certainly look out for more books by the same author, and will no doubt look back to the previous books in the series.


Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

I haven’t read the first two novels in this series but it didn’t matter. A man is killed and his daughter missing. Cyrus is part of the tam investigating this, He is also attending a hearing to see if his mentally ill brother is allowed to be released from a secure institute and he is trying to keep his lodger / ex foster child from getting into too much trouble, The case becomes much bigger and involves three women and an old conviction. I really enjoyed this and changed my plans in order to finish it. Thanks to a Netgalley for an ARC.

Elias is on parole and coming back to live with his younger brother having murdered their parents and sisters in a schizophrenic attack. Cyrus is a forensic psychotherapist who is prone to taking in troubled souls such as Evie, an orphaned Albanian girl who has a mind of her own and then Mitch, claiming to have been wrongly imprisoned for raping a young nurse in his apartment block several years ago. Evie can tell when someone is lying! There is a murdered father of another young nurse and Cyrus is on the case hindered by an arrogant Chief Inspector and the well intended but unsuccessful aid of Evie! Evie is a good soul, she was definitely my favourite character and the relationship between her and Cyrus is beautifully drawn! A slow burn but once the series of events begin to fit the puzzle, there’s no stopping the action and I am hoping there will be a sequel - I liked the dynamics between the characters, the humour and the pathos! More please!

This is the third book of the Cyrus Haven and the first time I am reading the series. And I have to say, I think I am going to be addictedto this series--it was really gripping and good!

In this book, we are going to get a small insight of Cyrus life when he almost experienced a near death incident--his older brother Elvis murdered their parents and their twin sisters brutally years ago and was sent to a mental asylum. Now years later, Elvis was found sane to be released into the environment and was taken under Cyrus's care. Meanwhile, an elderly man was brutally killed and his daughter Maya Kirk goes missing. The police are clueless if Maya ran away or was being held hostage somewhere. Evie, a troubled teenager starts working in a bar and then she sees a woman named Daniela getting into a car and was never seen again. Daniela also has some ties with Maya. No one believes in Evie except Cyrus and...maybe the killer.

The story is told from Cyrus and Evie's point of view, with Evie trying to make Cyrus meet someone and Cyrus was the only person that Evie seemed to trust. The book itself was fast paced, with twists and turns that will make you feel like you are on the edge of the seat. I was literally hooked into the book from start to finish and the author's writing was really great! What got me more interested is towards the end of the book, when the climax starts to build with secrets of the women who were being abducted revealed. Overall, it was as if I was watching some action movie and that the ending was whopping mind blowing!

Overall, if you like a fast paced thriller and a page turner thriller, this book is one for you. Worth complete five stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

‘Lying beside you’ is the third book in bestselling author Michael Robotham’s new Cyrus Haven series. With a gripping and suspenseful plot, interesting characters with a very unusual background, and an action-packed ending, Robotham delivers another page-turner.

Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven who works for the Nottingham police investigates the murder of a man and the disappearance of his daughter.
Cyrus’ friend Evie Cormac, who lives with him, has a troubled past but tries to help pay the bills by taking a job at a local bar. Soon, a second woman goes missing, and the witness is none other than Evie, dragging Evie into the case and the efforts to find the missing women.

Meanwhile, Cyrus’ schizophrenic brother Elias who killed their parents and twin sisters when he was a teenager, is due to be released from a psychiatric facility after 20 years and is coming to stay with Cyrus and Evie.

This is the first book in the series that I have read. Although I did not feel that I had missed out on crucial information about Cyrus and Evie, several other readers believe the characters are best understood when reading the books in the correct order.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and look forward to reading the next instalment in the Cyrus Haven series.

Thanks to NetGalley, Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere and Michael Robotham for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is everything one could want in a novel. A brilliant plot, amazing characters and enough tension to keep you up all night. Totally sublime.

This is the first book I've read in the Cyrun Haven Series and I'm hooked! I read before starting that it's better to read this series in order to get a better jist of the story behind the characters - I can see why.. however I felt it was quite easy to read as a standalone and understand who is who and how each character came to light.

But... I do really want to read 1 and 2 and anymore that comes after this one!!

I really liked the characters and all the back story - that really helped! The plotline was super exciting and I love the whole whodunnit thing!! Also that love hate relationship between Cyrus and Evie really adds to the story. I'm eager to read about Evie's story too. This book really left me intrigued!!

Definitely a slow burner so stick with it! This book becomes compulsive. I couldn’t put it down & finished it sobbing my heart out!

Really enjoyed this story and the different threads it offered over a typical crime/mystery novel. Definitely worth a read.

This is my first time reading a Cyrus Haven story and I must say I am impressed. Cyrus is a forensic psychologist searching for the whereabouts of maya kirk, a young nurse. Maya’s father was brutally murdered at their home, but there is no sign of maya. When another girl goes missing who has links to maya, the race is on to find the girls before it’s too late.
Considering this is the third instalment in the series, I was happy to find the story also can be read as a stand alone. It was easy to sum up the majority of characters and get an understanding of why they act how they do.
I enjoyed the story line, and also the background info on Cyrus which I assume wasn’t given in the previous books.
Definitely a great crime thriller!

A really good sequel which can stand alone robustly. As per the first one, this thriller is impeccably written and grips you from the very start. Cyrus Haven is a fascinating protagonist and Evie’s struggles to adjust are deeply endearing. A very well rounded thriller by a talented author.

Another outing for Cyrus Haven, forensic psychologist! How thrilled I was to be given the opportunity to read Lying Beside You. I just couldn’t put this book down as I was desperate to follow the storyline which again features the redoubtable Evie who we learn has the amazing ability to spot a lie. We also learn Cyrus’ devastating back story which reveals that his brother Elias is in Rampton, high security psychiatric hospital, incarcerated for killing their parents and twin sisters. Cyrus has to forgive him and Evie to learn to live with him. It’s a harrowing story involving revenge murders, corruption and a heart-stopping race to find abducted women. I love Michael Robotham’s writing style and hope there will be a fourth appearance for Cyrus and Evie. Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown for the eARC.

i really enjoy this series, and the third installment doesnt disappoint. despite the questionable police procedure/ psychological practice decisions that abound the two lead characters - forensic psychologist Cyrus and his unofficial, disturbed ward Evie - are intriguing and nuanced. this book introduces more supporting regulars who are equally compelling and i will keep coming back although i do tend to guess the twists, and the policing stretches credibility at times

What an amazing book, by a brilliant author. Keeps you wanting more page after page. Can’t wait for the next one.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Little Brown Book Group UK for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review
Wow!!! What a page turner. Michael Robotham’s readers will not be disappointed with the 3rd book in his Cyrus Haven series.
A sensational, intense read! Several stories within the book, two woman are missing and a man is dead. Both the missing woman have secrets which Cyrus will need to unravel if he is to find them. Evie, who has the gift to tell if someone is lying or not, was a witness when the second young woman went missing and she becomes involved in the case. (
I love the relationship between Cyrus and Evie, their dry wit and humour. Evie lives with Cyrus, she is a lodger and she has a troubled past, as does Cyrus, and now Cyrus’s brother Elias has been released from the psychiatric hospital, for home visits, where he has been a patient for 20 years,and this brings more problems to Cyrus’s home. Evie is uncomfortable around Elias and does not like or trust him . This is a fast paced read which I read in one sitting. My top book so far in 2022!!

I hadn’t read the first two of the books in this series, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Twenty years after the death of his family at the hands of his brother, Cyrus is called in as the forensic psychologist to a new case of a murdered man, whose daughter has gone missing. With dark secrets at play and a series of vicious attacks on young women, Cyrus and his young protege Evie must work out what is going on. This is an accomplished and intricate novel.

I enjoyed this book. It was engaging and an easy read. It had me gripped and the characters were well written. Kept me guessing to the end. A good read.

When I saw that this story was told by two narrators my heart sank. I find the he said/she said distracting, but this story needs it. Cyrus and Evie have very different points of view and it allows a better vision of a complex situation with complex people in it.

Loved it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I read a free advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

I loved this book and just wish I’d known it was part of a series, as reading the previous books would have helped me to understand more about Cyrus and Evie’s relationship, and particularly Evie’s traumatic background. I need to know why her identity is protected, and will read the previous books to try and find out why. This was an extremely well written story with a gripping plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next in the series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in return for an honest review of this brilliant thriller.

There is a lot going on here with a wide range of interesting characters and the author had me hooked from the outset. There did seem to be an American type style to the writing and I had to keep reminding myself that it was set in Nottingham, especially when the police officer put out a BOLO! A brilliant psychological thriller that I didn't want to come to the end of because I cared so much about Cyrus, Evie and even Elias , Mitch and Lillah.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a great read.

Lying Beside you is a fast paced thriller and one with a plot that is filled with mystery and suspense.

The chapters in the book are short and have you wanting to read on.

When I was given a chance to review this by NetGalley I was not aware that this was actually the 3rd book in a series but nonetheless it can be read as a stand alone. That being said it has made me want to read the series in order to get an understanding of the main characters and their back story.

I enjoyed this book, which has a gripping plot but I nearly did not continue after the first page because it started with extreme and upsetting violence. This was central to the plot but I would have preferred a few pages to warm up and get into the book before being confronted with such an extreme scenario. It prejudiced me against the story for the first few chapters, although I was eventually won over.
I enjoyed the twists and the suspense. The action seemed very real, and dealt with the difficult topic of mental health..
There are two narrators, Cyrus and Evie. Evie is an intriguing character. I would have liked to have known more about her background, whether she was Roma, how she had come to the UK from Albania and where her ability to distinguish when people are lying came from - an inherited gift, or perhaps acquired through her (unexplained) harsh childhood?
The final denouement was exciting and plausible. I was sorry when the story ended and would have liked to have stayed with the main characters, who were warm, human and fallible.